White as Snow
(This year, we have not had much snow here, at least, and we have yet to light a fire in our stove, though it may be cold enough to do so soon. The photograph above is one I took of the woods behind our bus garage back in...
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None Beyond Hope
Already, my mind is cluttered this morning, Father. Help me to focus on You. Brush away the clutter so that only you are there. Bless this time together, pray. May I become more and more what you have made me to be. 2 Timothy...
Read MoreWhy Me? Will It Ever Stop?!
Heavenly Father, it brings me great joy that You are at work in my life. You have always been at the ready, but I am grateful that I am diligently standing in opposition to anything that would hinder that work. May I stand...
Read MoreCome On In—We’ve Been Waiting on You
Father, praise You for the wonderful day! We had good times of worship; Karen and I had a delightful day together and a pleasant time with her mother, as well. As we wrap this day up, please bless our time together, and then may...
Read MoreTunnel Vision Mindsets
I am grateful for Your presence, Father. The direction I need to go is clear with You close at hand. May I always be mindful of that. Amen. 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (<<click here to read the passage) One of the greatest...
Read MoreDiscarded and at a Loss for Hope
Father, draw me close. I need You, for I, in myself, am not sufficient. I cast myself on You and Your wildly flowing mercy to guide and direct my thoughts and actions this day and every day. Amen. ******** Last week, I...
Read MoreListen to the Mustn’ts – Love Hopes
Father, mountains need to be moved, and we know that no mountain can stand before You. May Your will be done. Amen. 1 Corinthians 13:7c (<<click here to read the passage) There may be a few out there, but there’s a good...
Read MoreFlashlight Tag!
It has been a day full of many things, the mundane, the planned, and the unexpected – some more trying than others. Help us, Father, to work our way through them all, following after Your will and wisdom. Amen. Romans 10:16-21...
Read MoreBeautiful Feet?
Thank You, Father, for the kindness of others. We were blessed with the gifts today of an honorable man. Bless him for his willingness to share. Amen. Romans 10:14-15 (<<click here to read the passage) Recently I happened...
Read MoreWhy Me? Won’t It Ever Stop?!
This Wednesday is the last day of school as we head into our Christmas break, and Father, I, and many of my coworkers – Karen included – are more than ready for it. We love what we do but it is time for rest and restoration. Be...
Read MoreHope Unexpected!
Father, gratitude is much too small a word to express how I feel about all that I was able to accomplish today! May it be to Your glory! Amen! ******** Today, the first day of Thanksgiving break, cleaning and cooking, and I’ve...
Read MorePouring the Vastness of an Ocean into a Teacup
The darkness of these days is getting to me Father. With it getting dark so early, due to the time change, and the overcast day it has been, I ask that You would light up my heart and mind with Your presence. Amen. Romans 5:1-5...
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